Extended road trips are a fabulous way to introduce our kids to a myriad of fascinating places, scattered across the US, but how, oh how, do we keep them occupied during the long boring stretches of highway? We’re planning a multi-week trip this summer through New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, Utah (for our Young Living
Homeschool in the Strachan house is about to roll to a stop for a brief summer break, and I’m extremely excited, probably even giddy with delight. Five-year-olds hyped up on cotton candy and orange soda while riding bumper cars at the carnival can’t quite rival my excitement. I’m ready for a few weeks where there
From the time the temperature begins to warm in the spring, until the chill of fall sets in, my children are usually found outside. Between exploring the wonders of nature and expending energy at play, I have to find creative ways to practice academics. Although my children love a good book, they would rather be
As homeschoolers, we often seek positive learning experiences outside of traditional academic work. One of the ways our family learns about the world is through hosting International Students. We’ve been borrowing other people’s children for many years. We started with fostering and later began hosting secondary school students from other countries. We’ve had students
The possibilities can be limitless, fueled by your imagination and passion! That is what it means to homeschool; the horizon is indeed broad! Doing something new or unknown can produce amazing results. If you are uncomfortable with your current school situation, want to provide your children with the most effective curriculum for their ability,
Stay at home mom’s have a reputation for being thrifty and resourceful. As more and more families join the ranks of homeschoolers, these moms see their time out of the traditional workforce being extended, and many of them (us!), are reimagining what it means to earn income while raising our kids. In this
Do you ever wonder if your children are forming conviction? I don’t mean convictions. Convictions are personal principles, like whether you celebrate Christmas, wear dresses only, or what movies you choose to watch. They are the personal guidelines the Holy Spirit gives each of us according to our spiritual maturity. Convictions are important, but
Kids and the wiggles go hand and hand. I mean, do you see many kids sitting around with their hands folded in the their laps, wide-eyes, engrossed in whatever is going on around them? Rarely, right? One of the biggest advantages of homeschooling for my family is that we don’t have to suppress those wiggles, at